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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
thrombocytopenia based ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology ... 2012, p 193 #Diagnosis ... #Differential #
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Hyperviscosity Syndrome ... Phlebotomy - MH/CCF ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Treatment ... #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Decompensated CHF ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... #management
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management
 • Autoantibodies to vWF: Lymphoproliferative disorders (e.g. lymphoma,
- Diagnosis and ... Management • ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #hematology ... #differential
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Options Based on ... Concern for HES: • Hematology ... consult for evaluation ... • Additional diagnostic ... #management #gastroenterology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... initiation • Differential ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... #management #hematology
Susac Syndrome - Clinical Triad
 - Central nervous system dysfunction
 - Branch retinal artery occlusion
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Susac Syndrome - ... Rituximab Evolution ... arterioles - Treatment ... SusacSyndrome #Triad #Diagnosis ... #Management #Rheumatology
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... lesions (b) • CSF ... #Management #treatment ... #rheumatology #
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... issue which varies based ... demyelination syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Treatment ... #management #nephrology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Auto-amplification loop Diagnosis ... Unknown cause Treatment ... inhibitors under evaluation ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology